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Easy ways to do a pedicure and manicure at home

Doing manicure and pedicure at home is effortless. Find below all the information for basic home pedicures and manicures.

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You don’t necessarily need to purchase a salon-like manicure/pedicure kit. You can buy tools as per your budget and needs.

  • Nail polish remover (best to get a solution free of acetone to keep nails shinier and healthier.)
  • Foot scraper
  • Cuticle pusher
  • Moisturizing lotion or cream
  • Nail clipper
  • Nail files (wood board and a metal one)
  • Nail brush
  • A plastic bowl
  • A foot tub
  • A mild soap solution
  • Nail polishes (a top coat, a base coat, your favorite shades)
  • Cotton pads, cotton buds (buds actually help to remove any nail polish stains while applying a new layer.)
  • Toe separators (optional, you can use cotton balls instead if you need to separate your toes when using nail polish.)
  • Aloe vera gel (optional)

Procedure –

  • Remove all traces of nail polish from your toes and fingers.
Easy ways to do a pedicure and manicure at home
  • Fill your manicure bowl and pedicure soak tub with warm water. Add a soap solution to it. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil in it if you want.
  • Soak your hands and feet in water for 5-10 minutes.
  • Use a nail brush and soap solution to clean your nails.
  • Wipe your hands and feet with a towel.
  • Use the foot file to remove all dead cells, especially from your heels.
  • Clip nails as needed. Push the cuticles backs. File the nails into perfect shapes.
  • Moisturize your hands and feet. You can use aloe vera gel before applying the cream for a quick healing touch to your hands and feet. Massage the cream/lotion well.
  • Apply base coat, two coats of nail polish and then the top coat.

    • With regular home manicure and pedicure sessions, you can keep your nails healthy and also stylish. Even if you are not consistent about your home nail care, a quick manicure and pedicure, now and then, can be beneficial for your nail health.

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